Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 11 km south-east of the town of Darjeeling. It was
established in 1915, covers an area of 38 sq.km,. It is one of the
oldest sanctuaries of India. The sanctuary is famous for its wildlife
existence. The area is protected with all required things by State Government
for Eco-tourism. Senchal is at an elevation of about 8,160ft (i.e.
2,490 meters). However the sanctuary spreads across elevations of 1500 to 2600
meters.
Specification: The sanctuary is the prime place for the
water supply of the city of Darjeeling.
Flora and Fauna
Flora: Forest vegetation holds Fir Oak Mixed forests,
380-400 flowering plants. Different types of Rhododendron and
Michelia, Oak, Pine and Birch, Hydrangea, Orchids, Daphne and Mahonia etc.
Fauna: Leopards, Himalayan Black Bears, deers, felines, wild
pigs, monkeys, Himalayan flying squirrels around others occupy this Sanctuary
in the fauna of this area.
Best time to visit: November to march.
Accommodation: there are no such accommodation
place inside the sanctuary, in Chatakpur,Chimney & Bagora have few
homestays.
Arrival info Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary:
By Air: Closest Airport to arrive at Senchal
Wildlife Sanctuary is at Bagdogra Airport.
By Rail: Closest Railway station to Senchal
Sanctuary is at New Jalpaiguri Railway Junction.
By Road: West Bengal State Road Transport
Corporation Buses provides buses services in one hour interval to Ghoom and
from Ghoom you can take a jeep to the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary.
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